Kashmir Tulip Garden Festival Package Tour from Srinagar

Kashmir Tulip Garden Srinagar: Overview

The Tulip Garden is a terraced hillside garden on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, overlooking Dal Lake. Its seven terraces are planted with tulips in more than 70 varieties and colours, and the garden hosts the annual Kashmir Tulip Festival with cultural performances, local food and handicrafts.

It is a favourite with couples, families, photographers and nature lovers, and it combines easily with Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens and other Srinagar sights on the same trip.

Best Time to Visit the Tulip Garden in Kashmir

The best time to visit is from late March to mid-April. In 2026 the garden opened on 16 March and stayed open until about mid-April. Peak bloom usually falls in early April, when the weather is mild at roughly 10°C to 20°C and the Tulip Festival is in full swing.

The bloom window is only a few weeks long, and opening and closing dates move every year depending on the winter and spring weather. Tulips start to fade after mid-April, so avoid planning your trip too late in the month.

Aim for the morning, soon after the 9 AM opening. Crowds are thinner, the light is better for photographs, and weekdays are quieter than weekends.

Tulip Garden Srinagar Ticket Price and Timings

Fees and timings are set by the authorities each season and can change, so confirm at the gate before you plan your budget. A single ticket covers the garden and the festival events.

Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours inside. Allow more time if you plan to enjoy festival performances or a long photography session.

How to Reach the Tulip Garden in Srinagar

The garden is on Cheshma Shahi Road at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, on the Dal Lake side of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a short drive from the Boulevard and close to Chashme Shahi and Nishat Bagh.

Things to Do at the Tulip Garden

• Walk up and down the terraces for different views of the tulip beds, Dal Lake and the Zabarwan mountains.
• Photography: the mountains and the lake make a stunning backdrop for portraits and landscapes.
• Tulip Festival: cultural performances, Kashmiri food stalls and handicraft exhibitions.
• Pair the garden with a Dal Lake shikara ride for a full spring day out in Srinagar.

Places to Visit Near the Tulip Garden

• Dal Lake: shikara ride and houseboat experience, easy to add as a half day.
• Chashme Shahi: a small Mughal garden with a natural spring, very close to the Tulip Garden.
• Nishat Bagh: a terraced Mughal garden on the Dal Lake shore, about an hour to explore.
• Shalimar Bagh: a historic Mughal garden, about an hour to visit.

These can be combined into one relaxed day starting from Srinagar.

Suggested Tulip Garden Tour Itinerary

Kashmir Tulip Festival Package Tours

The Tulip Garden fits into almost any Kashmir spring itinerary. Popular options from Ozzo Kashmir Holidays include:

Tulip Garden Travel Tips

• Book hotels and your package 3–4 weeks ahead, as peak bloom weeks sell out quickly.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the garden is terraced and involves walking.
• Carry a light jacket, since March and April mornings can be chilly.
• Arrive early in the morning to avoid midday crowds.
• Check bloom updates before fixing your travel dates.

Plan Your Tulip Garden Trip

The Kashmir Tulip Garden is a short but unforgettable spring experience. Visit between late March and mid-April, book early and go in the morning. Combined with Dal Lake and the Mughal gardens, it makes one of the best spring trips in Kashmir.

Kashmir Tulip Garden FAQs